X SHORE EELEX 8000 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
EELEX 8000

Congratulations.
You are now the owner of the innovative and cutting edge Eelex 8000. We thank you for choosing an XShore craft
and wish you many enjoyable and sustainable moments at sea.
In this owners manual you will find valuable information that will help you handle and maintain your boat in
a safe and easy manner. Furthermore, the manual contains detailed information about the boat and the
systems installed, and general information about handling and taking care of your boat.
We advise you to read the manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your boat before you start to use it.
Naturally, this owner’s manual is not a substitute for conscious boating or good seamanship. If this is your
first boat or if this boat type is new to you, we ask for your own comfort and safety, ensuring you can
handle the boat before you set out for the first time. Your boat dealer, local boat clubs and national
motorboat or yacht federations will gladly inform you about local sea schools or recommend approved
instructors.

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Table of contents
Introduction .................................................................. 5
 About this manual ................................................................. 5
 Boat identification................................................................. 5
 Responsibilities of owner and operator........................... 6
 Additional manuals ............................................................... 8
Safety ............................................................................. 9
 Admonitions in the manual ................................................. 9
 Safety warnings on the boat............................................... 9
 Safety labels............................................................................ 10
 Safety equipment .................................................................. 10
 Design category and CE marking...................................... 11
 Builder’s plate......................................................................... 12
 Life raft..................................................................................... 12
 Use a life raft........................................................................................... 13
 Emergency procedures........................................................ 13
 Fire on the boat ..................................................................................... 13
 Grounding ................................................................................................ 14
 Touchscreen failure .............................................................................. 14
 Manual switch for navigation lights ...............................................14
 Manual switch for the bilge pump.................................................. 15
 Person overboard ................................................................................. 15
Technical specifications ............................................. 16
 Dimensions.............................................................................. 16
 Maximum power .................................................................... 16
 Weights.................................................................................... 16
Getting to know Eelex 8000 ...................................... 18
 Modules (additional choice) ............................................... 19
 Passenger seating.................................................................. 19
 Controls overview ................................................................. 20
 Standard features of the touchscreen.............................. 21
 Mapping, routing, and waypoints .................................................. 21
 Turn on and turn off the touchscreen ...........................................22
 Set the brightness of the touchscreen .........................................22
 Fusion Audio system ............................................................ 22
 Pull down the swim ladder .................................................. 22
Before first use ............................................................. 23
 Pair your boat with your Captain’s watch (Optional)... 23
 Always carry this equipment .............................................. 23
Starting up and shutting down the boat .................. 25
 Start up the boat.................................................................... 25
 Shut down the boat .............................................................. 26
Charging ........................................................................ 28
 Charge the boat ..................................................................... 28
 Charge the boat continuously in cold weather.............. 29
Controls ......................................................................... 30
 Steering wheel controls ....................................................... 30
 Controls and X Shore information..................................... 30
 X Shore panel ......................................................................................... 31
Handling the boat......................................................... 38
 Considerations when operating the boat........................ 38
 General considerations .......................................................................38

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 Stability and buoyancy .......................................................................39
 Before leaving harbor..........................................................................39
 When leaving the jetty........................................................................40
 Avoid certain areas while the boat is under way......................40
 When driving at high speed .............................................................40
 When driving in rough seas .............................................................. 41
 When maneuvering in narrow channels.......................................42
 Visibility from the helming position...............................................42
 Docking, towing, and anchoring........................................ 43
 Fastening points and strongpoint ..................................................43
 Docking advice ......................................................................................43
 Towing advice.........................................................................................44
 Anchor your boat..................................................................................44
 Lifting and transporting....................................................... 45
 High-voltage batteries in the boat during transport...............45
 Lifting equipment .................................................................................45
 Lift the boat ............................................................................................46
 Load the boat on a trailer..................................................................47
System overviews ........................................................ 49
 Self-draining system ............................................................. 49
 Bilge pump system................................................................ 50
 Cooling systems..................................................................... 51
 Electrical system — main components............................. 51
 High-voltage batteries ......................................................... 52
 Response in case of battery malfunction....................................54
 Safe handling of high-voltage battery system ..........................56
 Fuses, circuit breakers and switches ................................ 58
 Switch panel............................................................................................59
 Fuses in the console ............................................................................60
 Fuses in the pump control cabinet ................................................ 61
 Fuses in the signal cabinet ................................................................62
Maintenance and service............................................. 63
 Maintenance schedule .......................................................... 63
 Level of oil in the steering system .................................... 64
 Clean the interior................................................................... 64
 Clean and polish the boat.................................................... 64
 Clean the cover ...................................................................... 65
 Inspection by a qualified technician every six months 65
 Lay up for winter ................................................................... 66
 Prepare for launch................................................................. 67
 Start up and check the seawater pump after launch.... 68
 Check coolant for high-voltage batteries ....................... 68
 Check coolant for drivetrain ............................................... 69
 Check and clean the seawater filter.................................. 69
 Check the bilge pump system for debris......................... 70
 Charging of battery when boat not in water .................. 71
 Service, repair, and disposal of high-voltage battery .. 71
 Reset a fuse or circuit breaker ........................................... 71
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 73
Appendix ....................................................................... 74
 Wiring diagam........................................................................ 74
 Warranty.................................................................................. 74

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Introduction.
About this manual
Keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to the new owner if you sell your boat. If the manual is lost, a copy can be
ordered from XShore or your boat dealer, or downloaded from xshore.com
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble-shooting guide. In the case of difficulty, contact XShore or
any representative from XShore.
Boat identification
Boat model Eelex 8000
Name of boat manufacturer XShore
Country of boat manufacturer Sweden
RCD design category C
Maximum recommended number
of persons
10
Watercraft identification number
(WIN)
See plate on boat. The WIN in the following illustration is only an example.

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A NAME OF BOAT
MANUFACTURER
 
B TYPE OF BOAT
 
C WATERCRAFT
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
 
Responsibilities of owner and operator
The boat owner must take local and international regulations into consideration concerning the boat crew, equipment,
and handling of the boat. In some countries, a driver’s license or a separate authorization is required for driving the boat
and in some countries special regulations might also be in force.
WARNING
• Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons on board.
• Regardless of the number of persons on board, the total mass of persons and equipment must never exceed the
maximum recommended load.
• Always use the seats / occupancy areas provided.
The following lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive.
It is the responsibility of the boat owner or operator to do the following when handling the boat:
•Know the limitations of your boat.
•Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your boat and that you
and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions
•Never operate the boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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•Follow the rules of the road and the Convention of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
(COLREG).
•Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea conditions.
•Keep a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water.
•Reduce speed when there is limited visibility, rough water, or people, boats, or structures in the water nearby.
•Be aware of the safety of the crew and any passengers at all times.
•Ensure the crew and guests are advised of the location and instructions for fire control equipment and the location of
evacuation routes and emergency exits, and that the fire control equipment always is accessible.
The boat owner or operator is responsible for safety preparations:
•Read and follow the instructions in this manual, and make sure you understand the described hazards.
•If your craft is fitted with a life raft, carefully read the operating manual of the life raft.
•The craft should have onboard the appropriate safety equipment (lifejackets, harnesses, etc.) according to the type of
craft, weather conditions, etc. This equipment is mandatory in some countries.
•The crew should be familiar with the use of all safety equipment and emergency maneuvering (man overboard
recovery, towing, etc.).
•Make sure the boat is fitted with a functioning handheld fire extinguisher in the designated location. SeeSafety
equipment, page10.
The following is also the responsibility of the boat owner or boat operator:
•In the event of damage or disposal of a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, you are obliged to return the battery to
XShore or to dispose of it with a qualified specialist company. In the event of a justified resale, this obligation must be
transferred to the buyer of the battery.
•Always maintain your craft properly and take into account the deterioration that will occur over time and as a result of
heavy use or misuse of the craft.
•Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, repair or modifications. Modifications that may affect the
safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. XShore cannot
be held responsible for modifications that XShore has not approved.

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•Make sure that mooring lines, towing lines, anchor chains, anchor lines and anchors are adequate for the vessel’s
intended use.
•Inspect the craft regularly especially after any kind of suspected damage. Any craft, no matter how strong it may be,
can be severely damaged if not used properly.
Additional manuals
Your Eelex 8000 comes supplied with the manuals for the following third-party components.
•Garmin Display (GPS Map 2474)
•Garmin Autopilot (Reactor40 Hydraulic Autopilot)
•Garmin MARQ Watch (MARQ Captain)
•Fusion Media Unit (MS BB-100)
•Bow thruster (SIDEPOWER SEP 40)
•Mode 2 charging cable (JUICE BOOSTER 2)
•Steering hydraulics (Seastar HH5261-3)
Visit www.xshore.com for the latest version of this manual as well as links to the manuals to each third-party component
listed above.

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Safety.
Carefully read the instructions in this manual, and make sure you understand the described hazards before
you operate or handle this boat.
Admonitions in the manual
DANGER! Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, results in death or serious injury.
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury or damage of product.
!
NOTE Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impair operations.
Safety warnings on the boat
DANGER! Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, results in death or serious injury.
DANGER! High voltage. Electrical shock hazard.
WARNING! Fire hazard.
- DO NOT WALK OR STAND HERE
- NO HEAVY LOAD
- READ THE OWNERS MANUAL

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Safety labels
The craft and this manual show symbols which advise the owner and operator and crew of imperative safety precautions
to follow when operating or servicing equipment. The following symbols can be found on your craft. They should always
be respected.
NOTE
Do not remove or obstruct any safety label. Replace any label which becomes illegible.
A HIGH-VOLTAGE LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
 
B POWER ELECTRONICS BOX
 
C DC CHARGING BOX
 
D EXPANSION TANK FOR
COOLING SYSTEM OF
HIGH-VOLTAGE LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
 
E EXPANSION TANK FOR
COOLING SYSTEM OF
DRIVETRAIN
 
F PUMP CONTROL CABINET
 
G SIGNAL CABINET
 
Safety equipment
Your Eelex 8000 comes with a number of safety features and has the space for stowing a life raft.

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A EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
 
B HANDHELD FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
 
C EXPANDABLE SWIM LADDER
 
D HANDLES
 
E SUGGESTED STORAGE SPACE
FOR LIFE RAFT (NOT
INCLUDED)
 
Design category and CE marking
This craft carries the CE-mark to show compliance with the applicable EU directives and regulations about health,
environment, and safety.
This boat is classified as a Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) design category C craft for a maximum number of 10
persons on board.
A boat of RCD category C is constructed to operate in typical steady winds of Beaufort force 6 or less and the
associated significant waves heights of up to 2 m, while retaining stability and buoyancy and still being easy to maneuver.
Typically, such conditions might be encountered on exposed inland waters, in estuaries, and in coastal waters in
moderate weather conditions. Depending on atmospheric conditions, winds can gust to about 18 m/s. For more
information, refer to Directive 2013/53/EU on recreational craft and personal watercraft.

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Builder’s plate
The builder’s plate is affixed on the craft. For full explanations of the information on the plate, see the relevant sections of
this manual.
A NAME OF MANUFACTURER
 
B BOAT MODEL
 
C CE MARKING
 
D CONTACT ADDRESS OF
MANUFACTURER
 
E MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
POWER
 
F MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
LOAD
 
G MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
PERSONS ONBOARD
 
H RCD DESIGN CATEGORY
 
Life raft
Your boat is not equipped with a life raft by the manufacturer. If you decide to get a life raft for your boat, we
recommend that you stow it in the hatch in front of the steering helm, where it is easy to access in case of emergency.
Ensure that the life raft is fixed properly in the hatch.
The weight of the life raft should be maximum 32 kg.

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Use a life raft
1. Switch off the boat motor.
2. Tie the life raft to the stern of the boat.
3. Prepare the life raft for use, following the instructions of use from the manufacturer.
4. Load the life raft through the swimming deck.
5. Board the life raft from the swimming deck.
Emergency procedures
Fire on the boat
WARNING
• If the fire reaches the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, it may result in an explosion.
• Always evacuate if immediate risk of a high-voltage lithium-ion battery catching fire.
• If the fire starts to get out of control, leave the burning boat to save lives.
Fire usually spreads rapidly, act immediately to keep passengers safe and extinguish the fire. Do the following:
1. Stop the motor.
2. All passengers on board must put their life jackets on.
3. If necessary, evacuate the passengers.
4. If possible, steer the boat up against the wind.
5. If necessary, call for sea rescue.
6. Shut off main power.
7. If fire in a compartment: wait until fully certain that the fire has been extinguished and carefully open the hatch.
WARNING
There is a risk of fire flaring up. Be prepared to use the handheld fire extinguisher.
8. Put out any smoldering fires with water.

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NOTE
Make sure that the handheld fire extinguisher is refilled or replaced after use.
Grounding
In the event of grounding, do the following:
1. Immediately make a visual inspection internally.
2. Consider a haul out and external inspection as soon as practical and discuss with a marine professional to determine
whether a survey of the affected area of the boat and any repair actions are required.
Make sure that any repairs to the inner hull matrix and the hull shell are undertaken by a professional repair yard, after
consultation with XShore.
Any repair specification should be developed by either a surveyor, a naval architect, or XShore.
Touchscreen failure
In the event of touchscreen failure, use the manual switches for the navigational lights and the bilge pump. SeeManual
switch for navigation lights, page14. SeeManual switch for the bilge pump, page15.
Manual switch for navigation lights
A ANCHOR LIGHT
 
B OFF (DEFAULT)
 
C RUNNING LIGHT
 
Anchor light Only the top lantern is active. Use when the boat is out of operation.
Off (default) Navigation lights are controlled from the touchscreen. Use for normal operation.

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Running light All navigation lights are active. Use when the boat is in the dark.
Manual switch for the bilge pump
A ON (FORCED)
 
B AUTOMATIC
(DEFAULT)
 
Person overboard
WARNING
A revolving propeller is life-threatening to a swimmer or a person who has fallen overboard. Turn off the motor when
someone is in the water near the boat or climbing the swim ladder.
If a person has fallen overboard, the easiest way to get back on board is to use the swim ladder. SeePull down the swim
ladder, page22.

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Technical specifications.
Dimensions
Length of Hull LH 7.95m
Length on waterline LWL 7.40m
Length - maximum overall LMAX 8.02m
Beam of hull BH2.58m
Beam on waterline BWL 2.34m
Beam - maximum BMAX 2.58m
Deadrise Angle β15.50m
Freeboard forward FF1.42m
Freeboard amidships FM1.12m
Freeboard aft FA1.10m
Maximum draft T 0.71m
Air draft: maximum HA2.30m
Maximum power
•Maximum power is 145kW (194hp).
Power was measured according to EN ISO 8665 Marine propulsion engines and systems - Power measurements and
declarations.
Weights
Weight and disposition of maximum load for the builder’s plate
Maximum load for the builder’s plate (ISO 14946) 832kg
Disposition of maximum load:
Maximum number of persons onboard (10 persons à 75 kg) 750kg

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Mass of baggage and other carry-ons 50kg
Maximum weight of life raft 32kg
Weight of empty craft and laden craft
Empty craft (empty craft condition according to ISO
12217-1)
2518kg
Craft with standard equipment (light craft condition
according to ISO 12217-1)
2518kg
Craft with standard equipment and maximum load from
the builder’s plate
3350kg
Weight of accessories
Sofa 44kg
Two sofas 88kg
Table 19kg

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Getting to know Eelex 8000.
A SEAWATER FILTER E EXPANSION TANKS OF
THE COOLING SYSTEMS
I LANTERN M PROPELLER AND SHAFT
 
B HIGH-VOLTAGE
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
F NAVIGATION LIGHT J ANCHOR AND ROPE N DRIVETRAIN
 
C POWER ELECTRONICS
CABINET
G STEERING CONSOLE K BOW THRUSTER O ELECTRIC MOTOR
 
D 12 V BATTERIES H BILGE PUMP SYSTEM L RUDDER
 

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Modules (additional choice)
The modular interior layout system lets you adapt your boat for different activities. The following illustrations show one
possible layout.
A SOFA
 
B STORAGE SPACE
 
C TABLE WITH CUPHOLDERS
AND TELESCOPIC LEGS
 
D FLOOR BRACKET WITH
SCREWS
 
Passenger seating
The available passenger seating will differ depending on the current interior layout. The following illustrations show two
examples. If you are using another layout for your boat, ask XShore for a customized seating plan. To ensure passenger
safety, it is important that all passengers have access to a designated seating position.
CAUTION
The transom of the boat is open. Make sure not to fall into the water.

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A SEATING WITHOUT SOFA AND
TABLE
 
B SEATING WITH SOFAS AND
TABLE
 
Controls overview
The controls of the boat are easy to access and manage from the steering console. What controls are available depends
on what optional equipment that is installed on the boat. For more information on installed optional equipment, see the
manual(s) of the equipment.